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What is the life expectancy of a welder?

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Thomas’s Answer

Danny G, Depends on safety and PPE i am 50 years old i have been welding for 30 years and i love it
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Myke’s Answer

I agree with Thomas, unfortunately I didn't follow that advice during my career. Safety and PPE is not always a company priority, but it should always be your priority. I worked in a couple sweat shops that professed safety was a priority, but the leads had cuts in the insulation and arced everywhere, there was not proper ventilation so we were breathing in welding smoke, grinding dust, and who knows what else. Also, they had policies saying anything over 50 or 70 pounds (depending on the shop) you were supposed to get help or use the overhead crane or forklift, but would start yelling if you went and asked somebody to help or were standing around waiting for somebody else to finish with the crane. Now my knees are bad, my back is bad, I had rotator cuff surgery and have trouble breathing. No job is worth your health. Take care of yourself, find a good shop that actually cares about safety and you will live a lot longer.
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Dave’s Answer

I’m 60 and still going strong. I work with guys that are 68-70 years old still going. Be safe don’t hurry and wear the PPE. Follow the rules and be OSHA compliant. Teach the young.
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